Illinois State Library Annual Periodical Subscription Service

The Illinois Secretary of State is seeking bids for an annual periodical subscription service for the Illinois State Library's collection from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The procurement is for both print and online periodical subscriptions, with the resulting contract having an initial term of one year and the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. The RFQ specifies that pricing must be submitted in the format outlined, and the award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The total payments under the contract shall not exceed a maximum amount to be determined by the state prior to execution. Responses are due by September 10, 2024, and no expenses are allowed, but the state may provide a discount for prompt payment.

The RFQ does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor is not identified, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are mentioned. The total budget range for the periodical subscriptions is not specified, but the state has indicated that funding will come from the general operating budget.